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CU03 OGJ

2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,015 mi
Last recorded49,015 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Meriva62,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,015 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,201 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,916 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres outer sidewalls showing wear/ minor damage

Nearside Front inner wheel rim buckled

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at join to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,857 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 35,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,317 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,426 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 29,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Aug 2012 25,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,372 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,750 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,464 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,742 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 10,927 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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CU03 OGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 62,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU03 OGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU03 OGJ registered?

CU03 OGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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The MOT history for CU03 OGJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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